Adult learning theory and self-directed learning
$5.95
6 word format
document in English
educational studies
presentation
published 04/06/2008
review : Completed
level : Advanced
requested 0 times
Summary
Over the course of the last several decades, researchers have made notable progress in understanding the process of human development and learning. While the principle focus of investigation has, in many cases, been with respect to child development and learning, what has been learned in this context has been utilized to better understand adult development. As such, it is not surprising to find that in recent years, theories of adult learning have been developed and used for further research into human development across the life span. With the realization that adult learning theory is notably different from theories which attempt to describe learning in childhood and adolescence, there is a clear impetus to understand how adult learning theory contributes to the larger context of understanding adult development. To this end, this investigation considers a broad review of what has been written about adult learning theory.
Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- Adult Learning Theory.
- Self-Directed Learning'An Overview.
- Underlying Assumptions and Impact on Instruction.
- Effectiveness of the Theory in Practical Application.
- Conclusion
Latest in the category educational studies From the same author
knowledge network
